Culture
Help! My Friend Is a No Show
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major friendship issues. Is a friend breakup afoot?
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Help! I'm in Love With Someone's Girlfriend!
Dear Armchair Psychologist,I met a girl that I really love, and she loves me too. We met randomly and ended up hanging out, and we said I love you that very day.
Career
How to Eliminate Career Uncertainty No Matter Your Circumstances
If you've received an email since March of this year, there's a good chance it began with the following salutation:"Hello Jane! Hope you're doing well in these uncertain times…""Uncertain times," isn't that the understatement of the century? This year has been, well, crazy! You only need to scroll through TikTok or scan a meme or two to see that most of us have no earthly idea what to do with ourselves right now. We're "bored in the house and we're in the house bored," not-so-patiently waiting u
Frontier
7 Steps to a Better Morning Routine for Working Moms
Change your morning; change your day. With all the benefits that a morning routine has to offer, don't sleep on it. Check these seven habits for better mornings that can easily fit into your day.
Career
Help! I'm in Love With my Boss
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major workplace romance issues.
Culture
How I Started My Podcast (And How You Can, Too)
In March 2020, I created eat.plank.live—my first podcast. At the time, I had no prior experience in media other than my blog, Pivot Points; my creative creations were relatively limited. For context on how I started on this journey, I work in tech, and pre-COVID-19, I had a long shuttle commute to and from work every day; think one and a half hours one-way on a good day. To pass the time, I would listen to podcasts and fell in love with NPR's "How I Built This" moderated by Guy Raz. If you aren'
Business
My Best Friend Just Got Married, So What About Our Friendship?
Your best friend just got back from her honeymoon and you can't wait to hear all about it, but she still hasn't replied to your text. Now weeks have gone by, and all you've gotten was a quick response. You think to yourself: "Did I drink too much at the wedding?" "Was my present lame?" "Did I say something wrong?" No, chances are nothing you have done or are doing right now is wrong. You've just entered a different phase in your relationship: the spare tire.
Culture
Help! I'm in Love With Two Different Women
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major love triangle drama.
Culture
Help! My Boyfriend Deleted Me on Social Media!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some frenemy issues and another who's dealing with a difficult mother.
Career
Nearly Two Decades Ago, I Accidentally Became an Entrepreneur. Here's What I've Learned
We're living through an unprecedented time. It's scary, but I've been here. I started my career working for design firms in 1993, then added a side venture in the mid-90s, a custom kid's bed linen business that I ran for 10 years. In the late 90s, I added a second moonlighting layer (because who needs a social life in their 20s): smaller, then bigger interior design projects in whatever waking hours I had. In 2004, I got an opportunity from one of those side clients to launch my own interior d
Culture
Help! Hater Wants to be a Dater!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some frenemy issues and another who's dealing with a difficult mother.
Frontier
4 Tips to Not Lose Friendships Over Your Mental Health
Life can be messy, and you might be wondering if you should involve your friends with your mental health ups-and-downs. You might be afraid because your friends are undereducated and misinformed about people living with mental health issues. They might be in the dark.
Practice
How To Ignore Productivity Advice And Stop Feeling Guilty During The Pandemic
We are in the throes of a global pandemic, which no one has any prior experience in. Yet, advice on how to deal with this crisis is everywhere: "Be productive, write that book, start that business, reinvent your business, do what you previously didn't have time for, work out, take on a hobby, use this time wisely, change the world," they all say.
Practice
Maria Bartiromo: Seven Things I Would Tell My 27-Year-Old Self
Exactly 25 years ago today, I was a pit of nerves embarking on a vision that would change the way we cover the news. At just 27, I was tapped by CNBC and Dick Grasso, the head of the New York Stock Exchange, to be the first person, man or woman, to report live from the floor of the exchange...
Business
Working From Home While Parenting in a Pandemic. The Juggle is Real.
had just finished putting my toddler down for a nap when my 3-month-old cried out from the next room — hungry. Again. As I slowly backed out of the room so as not to disturb the nap that took five diligently-read books to achieve, I glanced at my watch — just five minutes to spare before my scheduled Zoom meeting.For working parents, the juggle is real has become our rallying call.
Frontier
How To Create A Conscious Morning Ritual
The morning is a powerful time of day.
Career
Do Not Write Your Story Before You Actually Live It
This is the advice I'd love to give to my younger self. Maybe it can help you, now.
Career
Three Major Mistakes to Avoid for Career Advancement
In my line of work, strategic initiatives and planning are the foundation of growth and success. Once that strategy is in effect, we must continually analyze and assess its position, perspective, and potential to increase gains and profit. The same is true for career advancement. We are each individual brands seeking growth. Much like the businesses I formulate strategies for, we as professionals will make some mistakes along the way that deter us from our full career potential. When I look back
Frontier
How to Balance Unraveling Mental Health and Dating
To maintain your mental health, you need your friends, family, and potential life partner's support. It's important to ask questions like, "Who's the better fit?" and "When's the right time to open up?" Educating your perfect match on your health needs may also be necessary.
Culture
Amplifying Your Voice in a Male-Dominated Industry
My career has always been deeply rooted in community. I'm the Cofounder and CEO of Makelab, a Brooklyn-based 3D printing company. I also sit on the board of Women in 3D Printing, an organization on a mission to close the gender gap in additive manufacturing. In the simplest of terms: the 3D printing industry is not diverse. Currently, women make up 10% or less of the industry. A significant part of the reason I've been able to establish a successful company is that I've developed and magnified m
Culture
Help! I Hate Interacial Dating!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with someone who has a major problem with interracial dating.
Culture
Help! My Boyfriend Makes Me Do Nasty Things!?
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with a couple who may be a little too comfortable with eachother and another couple who may have messed with the dead.
Culture
Help! I Want to Sue my Doctor!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with someone who had a bad medical experience and another person who's partner is irrationally fearful.
Career
Evy Poumpouras on Living Without Fear as a Woman in the US Secret Service
For twelve years, Evy Poumpouras put her life on the line almost every single day. But she never let fear run the show. As a Special Agent for the United States Secret Service and a part of the Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Poumpouras had plenty to be scared of, but when she talks about her experience, one thing is clear: she is always in control, even in her confidence that you can't plan for everything.